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Court: Subjective Hiring Process Permitted Racial Bias

By Donald W. Heyrich

A recent case in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrates how discretionary decision-making can lead to employment discrimination claims.  David Dunlap sued his employer for race discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Dunlap had 20 years of experience as a boilermaker and boilermaker foreman.  He was one of 21 people who interviewed for 10 boilermaker positions.  Interviews were conducted by a panel comprised of 5 white managers and one Africa read more

Full post as published by Washington Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law on March 24, 2008 (boomark / email).